AppsAges 6–9
YouTube Kids: a parent’s guide to content and controls
Choose YouTube Kids settings with confidence: age bands, approved videos, advertising, repeat viewing and practical ways to make watching a family activity.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
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Dog Man Book 1 parents’ guide: comic creativity, toilet humour and kindness
A guide to the first Dog Man graphic novel, balancing reading motivation and inventive comedy with cartoon injury, toilet jokes and classroom behaviour.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
BooksAges 6–9
Matilda book parents’ guide: reading, courage and cruel adults
A parent guide to Roald Dahl’s Matilda novel, including edition differences, abusive adult behaviour, magical revenge and the kindness of a trusted teacher.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
BooksAges 6–9
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 parents’ guide: friendship, jokes and bad choices
A guide to the original Wimpy Kid book, with advice on Greg’s selfish decisions, bullying, comic reading and using the journal format for private creativity.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
BooksAges 6–9
Harry Potter Book 1 parents’ guide: friendship, magic and frightening moments
A guide to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, called Sorcerer’s Stone in the US, covering the first novel’s friendship, neglect and fantasy scares.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
Family guidesAges 6–9
Roblox parental controls: build a family setup that fits
Set Roblox content, communication, playtime and spending controls, then choose games together and make a clear plan for friends, gifts and problems.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
Family guidesAges 6–9
Minecraft parental controls: creativity with clear boundaries
Choose Minecraft’s Creative or Survival mode, manage multiplayer and messages through Microsoft settings, and plan for servers, purchases and sibling play.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
Family guidesAges 6–9
Nintendo Switch parental controls: a shared-console plan
Set Nintendo Switch playtime and content controls, manage eShop purchases through the child’s account, and agree on shared-console rules for siblings.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
GamesAges 6–9
Rocket League parents guide: teamwork without open chat
Explore Rocket League's car football, teamwork and competitive pressure, then set practical boundaries for voice chat, text chat and cosmetics.
6 min read3 Oct 2026
GamesAges 6–9
Animal Crossing: New Horizons parents guide
A parent guide to Animal Crossing's creativity, kindness and island routines, with practical boundaries for visitors, shared play and purchases.
6 min read3 Oct 2026
GamesAges 6–9
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet parents guide
Explore Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's friendship, creature battles and reading demands, with clear choices about trading, group play and purchases.
6 min read3 Oct 2026
GamesAges 6–9
Fall Guys parents guide: obstacle courses, chat and spending
Make sense of Fall Guys's colourful competition, party voice chat and cosmetic spending, with practical settings and a calmer approach to losing.
6 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Inside Out 2 parents’ guide: anxiety, puberty and growing up
A parent guide to Inside Out 2, with age guidance, anxiety and puberty themes, reassuring family values, scary moments and useful conversation ideas.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
KPop Demon Hunters parents’ guide: scares, songs and self-acceptance
Is KPop Demon Hunters suitable for your child? Explore the animated film’s demon battles, friendship, shame, pop-star appeal and practical age guidance.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
A Minecraft Movie parents’ guide: monsters, language and creativity
A Minecraft Movie guide for parents: age suitability, fantasy violence, monster scares, rude humour, creativity and the difference between film and game.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Moana 2 parents’ guide: ocean peril, courage and teamwork
Moana 2 for families: age guidance, ocean and monster scares, separation, cultural storytelling, teamwork and ideas for talking with children afterwards.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Wicked (2024) parents’ guide: prejudice, friendship and scary scenes
A family guide to the 2024 Wicked film: age suitability, bullying and prejudice, animal distress, romance, long running time and positive values to discuss.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Zootopia parents’ guide: animal scares, bias and bullying
Zootopia, also called Zootropolis, explained for parents: age guidance, predator scares, prejudice, bullying, teamwork and thoughtful family discussion.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
The Wild Robot parents’ guide: loss, kindness and survival
A parent guide to The Wild Robot, covering age suitability, animal peril, loss and found-family themes, plus kindness and ideas for thoughtful film nights.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Paddington 2 parents’ guide: kindness, prison and the tense ending
Paddington 2 for parents: age guidance, prison and separation themes, the underwater rescue, kindness, community and practical tips for younger viewers.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
Frozen parents’ guide: sisterhood, fear and stranger trust
The original Frozen explained for parents: age suitability, wolves and snow-monster scares, bereavement, sisterly care, romance and conversations about trust.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
MoviesAges 6–9
The Super Mario Bros. Movie parents’ guide: peril and perseverance
The 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie for parents: age guidance, Bowser and skeleton scares, sibling loyalty, persistent effort, gaming appeal and dark jokes.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
TVAges 6–9
Avatar: The Last Airbender parents’ guide to the animated series
A guide to the original animated Avatar: The Last Airbender: age suitability, fantasy battles, war and grief, integrity, friendship and making amends.
4 min read3 Oct 2026
TVAges 6–9
Pokémon: Indigo League parents’ guide: battles, friendship and collecting
A guide to Pokémon: Indigo League for parents: fantasy battles, friendship and sportsmanship, collecting pressure and how TV differs from cards and games.
4 min read3 Oct 2026